Martha's Story

I am a native of Greenville and a recent graduate of the
University of South Carolina (USC) in Columbia. In October 2013, I was struck
by a stray bullet while waiting for a cab in the Five Points area of Columbia.
I was then just 18 years old. This tragic event left me paralyzed and in a
wheelchair

After attending inpatient rehabilitation in Atlanta for two
months, I returned home to Greenville to continue my journey. I attended Roger
C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital (RCP) for outpatient rehabilitation for five
months. At RCP, I gained skills that enabled me to live independently and
greatly increased my quality of life.

The next fall, I returned to school to continue my
education. Without RCP and the wonderful people who work for Greenville Health
System, I would not be where I am now.

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